[0001] The present invention relates to a support for two-wheeled vehicles, in particular
to a bicycle support that can be easily placed and removed without using any tools.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Two-wheeled vehicles, such as bicycles and motorcycles, comprise a hinged support
to allow said vehicles to be kept substantially vertical when they are not being used.
[0003] These supports, which are fixed to the vehicle, are usually elongated and hinged
to the vehicle frame at the upper end thereof, being able to be placed into a position
of use, protruding from the vehicle, or in a position of rest, in which they do not
protrude from the vehicle and do not affect the normal use of the vehicle.
[0004] On the other hand, supports for two-wheeled vehicles that are not fixed to the vehicle,
but can rather be mounted on the vehicle, are also known.
[0005] These types of supports have the drawback in that they require the use of tools for
fixing the same to the vehicle, which makes the placement and removal thereof difficult.
Furthermore, they have another drawback in that the support is adapted to one type
of vehicle based on the length of the support, and therefore not all supports are
suitable for a specific vehicle.
[0006] As such, one object of the present invention is to provide a support for two-wheeled
vehicles, in particular for bicycles, which allows for the easy placement and removal
thereof, without the need to use tools, and which, furthermore, is universal, i.e.,
it can be used on any two-wheeled vehicle, the length of the support being able to
vary in a simple way and without the need to use any tools, even allowing the user
to use the same support for different vehicles.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The support for two-wheeled vehicles of the invention resolves the aforementioned
drawbacks and has other advantages which are described below.
[0008] The support for two-wheeled vehicles according to the present invention comprises
a rod which comprises a first end for coupling to the vehicle and a second supporting
end, wherein said rod is formed by a plurality of sections able to be coupled to one
another.
[0009] Advantageously, said sections are hollow and comprise a portion with a reduced width
which is introduced in an adjacent section.
[0010] For coupling to the two-wheeled vehicle, said first coupling end comprises a housing.
[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, said housing is open at the top and comprises
a side window and a hole.
[0012] For example, said window can have a U-shape, or any other suitable shape.
[0013] Moreover, said rod is preferably made of plastic material, although it could be made
of any suitable material.
[0014] According to one embodiment, the second end of said rod comprises a foot able to
be coupled to one of the sections of said rod, in a telescopic fashion for example,
which allows the length of the rod to be adjusted.
[0015] Furthermore, said rod preferably comprises a locking element that locks the foot
with respect to the section to which it is coupled, defining the proper length of
the rod.
[0016] According to an alternative embodiment, said rod also comprises a plurality of washers
that can be placed between two adjacent sections in order to adjust the separation
between the sections, thereby changing the length of the rod.
[0017] According to said alternative embodiment, said second supporting end comprises a
non-slip cap.
[0018] With the support for two-wheeled vehicles according to the present invention, the
placement and removal of the same is very easy, and the use of tools is not necessary.
[0019] Furthermore, the support for two-wheeled vehicles according to the present invention
is universal, i.e., it can be used on any two-wheeled vehicle, the length of the support
being able to vary in a simple way and without the need to use any tools, which also
allows the user to use the same support for different vehicles.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] For the purpose of helping to make the foregoing description more readily understandable,
the same is accompanied by a set of drawings which, schematically and by way of illustration
and not limitation, represent an embodiment.
Figure 1 is an exploded side elevation view of a first embodiment of the support for
two-wheeled vehicles according to the present invention, wherein the pieces that make
up said support can be seen;
Figure 2 is a side elevation view of the first embodiment of the support for two-wheeled
vehicles according to the present invention in the mounted position, prepared for
use;
Figure 3 is a side elevation view of the pieces that form the first embodiment of
the support for two-wheeled vehicles according to the present invention, right before
being placed in the position of transport;
Figure 4 is a side elevation view of a first embodiment of the support for two-wheeled
vehicles according to the present invention, in the position of transport;
Figure 5 is an exploded side elevation view of a second embodiment of the support
for two-wheeled vehicles according to the present invention, wherein the pieces that
make up said support can be seen;
Figure 6 is a side elevation view of the second embodiment of the support for two-wheeled
vehicles according to the present invention in the mounted position, prepared for
use;
Figure 7 is a side elevation view of a second embodiment of the support for two-wheeled
vehicles according to the present invention, in the position of transport.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0021] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the support for two-wheeled vehicles, in particular for
bicycles, according to a first embodiment, comprises a rod 1 which comprises a first
coupling end 2 and a second supporting end 3.
[0022] The first coupling end 2 is designed to be coupled to the vehicle, as will be explained
below, and the second supporting end 3 is designed to rest on the ground.
[0023] According to the present invention, the rod 1 is formed by a plurality of sections
11, 12, 13 able to be coupled to one another. Preferably, said sections 11, 12, 13
are made of a plastic material and are hollow, although they could be made of any
suitable material, and the coupling thereof is carried out by means of a portion that
is narrower than each section, which is introduced in an adjacent section. However,
it is clear that the rod 1 can be formed by any number of suitable sections able to
be coupled to one another.
[0024] According to the embodiment shown, said rod 1 is formed by a lower section 11, an
intermediate section 12, and an upper section 13, which is coupled to the vehicle.
[0025] Said rod 1 also comprises a foot 14 that is able to be coupled to one of the sections
11 of said rod 1.
[0026] Said foot 14 comprises a shank 15 that is telescopically housed in said section 11,
allowing the length of the rod 1 to be adjusted.
[0027] Furthermore, said rod 1 preferably comprises a locking element 16 that locks the
foot 14 with respect to the section 11 to which it is coupled, defining the proper
length of the rod.
[0028] Said locking element 16 can be, for example, a shaft that can move between a locking
position and an unlocking position by means of a knob.
[0029] The first coupling end 2 comprises a housing 6 for coupling the rod 1 to the vehicle.
To do so, said housing 6 is open at the top and comprises a side window 7. Any suitable
part of the vehicle can be coupled to said housing 6, such as a part of the frame,
the crankset, or similar.
[0030] Said housing 6 also preferably has a second function, as can be seen in Figures 3
and 4, which is to house the sections 11, 12, 13 when the support is not being used,
and for the transport thereof.
[0031] The use of the support according to the present invention is very simple; when the
user wants to use it, the sections of the rod 1 are coupled to one another, and the
length of the rod 1 is adjusted according to the features of the vehicle. This coupling
is carried out without using any tools.
[0032] Once the sections of the rod 1 are coupled, the rod 1 only needs to be coupled to
the vehicle by means of said housing 6.
[0033] When one no longer wants to use the support, the sections of the rod 1 simply need
to be uncoupled, being able to be placed in the housing 6 for the transport thereof,
occupying a reduced space.
[0034] Figures 5 to 7 show a second embodiment of the support according to the present invention.
For reasons of simplicity, the same numerical references are used to identify the
same elements. Moreover, only the differences with respect to the aforementioned first
embodiment are described.
[0035] A first difference with respect to the previous embodiment is that the support according
to the present invention comprises a plurality of washers 4 that can be placed between
adjacent sections to adjust the separation between adjacent sections, thereby also
adjusting the length of the rod 1.
[0036] Furthermore, a second difference is that the second supporting end 3 advantageously
comprises a non-slip cap 5, which prevents accidental slippage, thereby facilitating
the support of the vehicle.
[0037] Another difference is that the housing 6 can comprise a hole 8, in particular in
the lower part thereof, through which one end of a section of the rod can protrude
in order to facilitate the placement thereof in the housing 6 in the position of transport.
[0038] Despite the fact that reference has been made to a specific embodiment of the invention,
it is evident for the person skilled in the art that numerous variations and changes
may be made to the support for two-wheeled vehicles described, and that all the aforementioned
details may be substituted by other technically equivalent ones, without detracting
from the scope of protection defined by the attached claims.
1. A support for two-wheeled vehicles comprising a rod (1) which comprises a first end
for coupling (2) to the vehicle and a second supporting end (3), characterised in that said rod (1) is formed by a plurality of sections (11, 12, 13) able to be coupled
to one another.
2. The support for two-wheeled vehicles according to claim 1, wherein said sections (11,
12, 13) are hollow and comprise a portion with a reduced width which is introduced
in an adjacent section.
3. The support for two-wheeled vehicles according to claim 1, wherein said first coupling
end (2) comprises a housing (6).
4. The support for two-wheeled vehicles according to claim 3, wherein said housing (6)
is open at the top.
5. The support for two-wheeled vehicles according to claim 3, wherein said housing (6)
comprises a side window (7).
6. The support for two-wheeled vehicles according to claim 3, wherein said housing (6)
comprises a hole (8).
7. The support for two-wheeled vehicles according to claim 5, wherein said side window
(7) has a U-shape.
8. The support for two-wheeled vehicles according to claim 1, wherein said rod (1) is
made of plastic, metal and/or fibrous material.
9. The support for two-wheeled vehicles according to claim 1, wherein said second end
(3) of the rod (1) comprises a foot (14) able to be coupled to one of the sections
(11) of said rod (1).
10. The support for two-wheeled vehicles according to claim 9, wherein said foot (14)
is telescopically coupled to said section (11) of the rod (1).
11. The support for two-wheeled vehicles according to claim 9 or 10, wherein said rod
(1) comprises a locking element (16) that locks the foot (14) with respect to the
section (11) to which it is coupled.
12. The support for two-wheeled vehicles according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said rod (1)
also comprises a plurality of washers (4) that can be placed between two adjacent
sections.
13. The support for two-wheeled vehicles according to claim 1, wherein said second supporting
end (3) comprises a non-slip cap (5).